Yoncalla is located on Interstate 5, halfway between Roseburg and Eugene Oregon, approximately 150 miles north of the California / Oregon border.  With a population of about 1090, Yoncalla proper is just around a square mile in size, although the greater Yoncalla area encompasses around 30 square miles.

Looking toward the future, Yoncalla local government is focused on planned controlled growth.  Toward that end, there is strong support for the utilization of local resources and small business development.  The city recently built a new water treatment plant and is in the process of upgrading the sewer system.  There is widespread support for continued growth within the community as seen by the tremendous involvement of the general population and community groups.

Life in Yoncalla embodies all the benefits of small town life.  This close-knit rural community boasts many civic groups who have continued to facilitate the changes and improvements that the town wants.